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What did Sen. Thune's "nuclear option" in September 2025 change?
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On September 11, 2025, Senate Republicans used the "nuclear option" to change rules by simple majority (53-45) rather than the usual 67 votes. The new rule allows unlimited executive branch nominees t...
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